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Lucknow’s First Night Safari Project Unveiled

The Uttar Pradesh government is developing India’s inaugural night safari in Lucknow. Construction commenced recently, with a projected completion date of June 26, 2026, which will open its...

November 21, 2024

What is Bomb Cyclone?

An important weather phenomenon is approaching the US West Coast, which is known as a “bomb cyclone,” and is expected to bring extreme conditions. A strong atmospheric river...

November 20, 2024

Challenges in Dolphin Conservation in India

Dolphin conservation efforts in India face important hurdles as the National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Bihar remains inactive. Opened in March 2024, it is the first facility...

November 20, 2024

Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates...

November 20, 2024

Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

Pollinators are vital for agriculture and food security as they contribute to over 75% of food crops and flowering plants but these small insects face numerous threats including...

November 19, 2024

Telangana Announces 100% Tax Exemption for EVs

The Telangana government has initiated a policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation. It seeks to reduce air pollution, particularly in urban areas like...

November 19, 2024

U.N. Methane Monitoring Program Report

Since last year, the U.N. has monitored methane leaks and has sent 1,200 alerts to governments and companies. Only 12 major alerts received any action, which is just...

November 19, 2024

Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species

A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton...

November 19, 2024

Unique Mineral Chimneys Discovered in the Dead Sea Floor

Researchers have discovered unique mineral chimneys on the Dead Sea floor, which are a result of highly salty groundwater. The findings were published in Science of the Total...

November 19, 2024

Pando: World’s Oldest Living Organism

Pando is a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees in Utah, which spans 106 acres and consists of around 47,000 individual trees. Pando is connected by an...

November 18, 2024

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